The goal of the College of Medical Sciences is to select capable students who can gain by attending academic activities to excel in both the art and science of medicine. It is emphasized that student is always of a heterogeneous group. We recognize that a diverse student body promotes an atmosphere of creativity, experimentation and create as conducive atmosphere for learning.

The exposure to a variety of perspectives and experiences prepare students to care for patients from all walks of life and from every segment of society. Individuality, age, colour, gender, race, regional origin, religion, status, disability are not determinants of diversity and are not identified as unique characteristics during the admission process. The categories of students are:

Nepalese Students :Admissions for self financed Nepalese students are admitted through Kathmandu University’s written medical entrance test (KUMET) held during the month of June/July. The Kathmandu University (KU calls for applications in June-July each year. The advertisements appear in prominent National Dailies. Successful candidates are put on 3 merit lists - A, B & C. The College of Medical Sciences invites merit candidates from A.B.C lists for an interview, after which another merit list is drawn up and the admissions are based on this COMS merit list.

Scholarship Students:The Ministry of Education & Sports sponsors twenty Nepalese students each year, HMG/Nepal selected through an entrance test. Applications are invited through advertisements in national dailies during May-June every year.